Many studies related to consumer choice in wine rely on self-reported level of understanding and knowledge of wine. I’ve included many of those kinds of studies here on this blog—here are just a few examples of studies that utilized self-reported…
by Becca • • Comments Off on Self-Reporting Versus Actual Alcohol Consumption: “There’s An App For That!”
Most research studies focused on alcohol consumption and how it relates to health utilize a data collection method known as self-reporting. Just as it sounds, self-reporting relies on the study participant to recall the amount or type of alcohol they…
by Becca • • Comments Off on Could Urinary Tartaric Acid Levels Function as a Proxy for Self-Reported Wine Consumption Habits?
One of the major disadvantages to using self-reported alcohol consumption patterns in research studies is that fact that self-reported data may not actually reflect the true nature of individual alcohol consumption rates. For example, some people may be hesitant to…
by Becca • • Comments Off on Do Self-Reports on Drinking Motives Reflect Actual Alcohol Consumption in Real-Life Scenarios?
What motivates someone to drink has been linked to the amount of alcohol one typically consumes. Previously on The Academic Wino, a study was presented that showed people consuming alcohol for “positive” reasons (such as the taste or the health…